He was born Aug. 9, 1944, the first of 10 children to Clarence and Leona
(nee Schneider) Van Beek.

Donny was a life-long dedicated dairy farmer who almost never missed a
milking. He was an avid fan of Wisconsin sports teams, especially the
Packers, and he enjoyed discussing politics. Donny was very interested
in antique farm machinery.

He was a life-long member of St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church in
West Bend.

Donny is survived by his parents, Clarence and Leona; and eight brothers
and sisters, Jim (Sue) of St.Kilian, the Rev. Alois Van Beek of Neosho,
Mary (Jim) Brodzeller of West Bend, Gerald of St. Kilian, Howard of
Ashford, Leo (Bridget) of Waupun, Earl of Ashford and Sylvester
(Patricia) of Mayville. He is further survived by his two goddaughters,
Laura Murphy and Katie Van Beek; two uncles; one aunt; nieces; nephews;
great-nieces; great-nephews; neighbors and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Rayner; and his great-nephew,
Isaiah Van Beek.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at 1
p.m. at St. Mary’s Immaculate Conception Church in West Bend with the
Rev. Alois Van Beek presiding. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Old
Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, at the church only from 10:30 a.m.
until 12:45 p.m.

The Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is serving the family. Online
guestbook and condolences are available at
www.schmidtfuneral-home.com.